The Female CEO Falls in Love with Me

The transfer of a manager is not a big deal. Under Yurong's instruction, with Hai Fu's nomination and support, the newly appointed Director of the Planning Department sensibly accepted the position. It was officially approved at the meeting, and a few days later, all the procedures were completed.

Li Yan was officially transferred out of the Business Department but still held the position of Deputy Security Captain concurrently.

Regarding his transfer, Wen Qianyi didn't have much reaction, merely congratulating him simply, while Huang Ying was quite excited for him.

Li Yan felt a little wistful about this. Although everyone still worked in the same building, changing departments meant he wouldn't get to see Wen Qianyi and Huang Ying every day like before. However, they were not far apart at all, and they could still meet if they wanted to. Besides, it was convenient after work.

On Monday, Li Yan officially assumed his new role. With the introduction from the new Director of the Planning Department, everyone accepted him as the parachuted manager, at least on the surface. He was taking over the work of the manager who had been promoted to Director; everyone would somewhat give face in front of an old superior. Jiang Lele, who was also in this department, found it unbelievable that Li Yan had suddenly turned into her direct supervisor.

Li Yan was in charge of overseeing the overseas project segment, and within just half a day, he found himself quite troubled. Not to mention fully grasping it; the specialized terminology and foreign languages involved were not something he could tackle in a short time.

It was at this moment that he appreciated Wen Qianyi even more, as she had practically taught him the basics hand-in-hand initially.

Fortunately, Li Yan didn't have high expectations for himself and didn't aim to overshadow his subordinates with outstanding performance. Although not a top executive, he decided to delegate for specific projects, allowing the subordinates to work as they see fit. He wouldn't contest for credit either; as long as his department could perform well, it didn't matter whether he, as the manager, was strong enough.

The colleagues in the department didn't have much understanding of this new manager, Li Yan, since he had been with the company for just over half a year and was previously only a minor employee. A slightly bigger influence was his involvement in two pieces of gossip. Nonetheless, during this critical period, the fact that he could receive an appointment from the higher-ups convinced them of his skills and background. However, Jiang Lele, who had known Li Yan a bit longer yet wasn't very close to him, found it hard to adapt, always feeling that Li Yan didn't have the makings of a manager and remained style-less even as her direct superior.

After spending three days, Li Yan basically integrated into the new environment, addressing the work pressure steadily and filling the role effectively as an intermediary link.

On this particular day, he received a new company assignment passed down by the Director, instantly understanding it!

So, this was Yurong's reason; this was the recommended person Hai Fu deliberately didn't mention! No wonder she said he would find out soon.

As the Paradise Group developed and became massive, limitations began to surface; further accelerating domestically involved substantial costs and risks. Zhang Tianyi had long laid out international plans, and after Yurong took over, she focused more on overseas market expansion. This time, it was a collaboration with a corporation from Beihai Country.

Yes, it's Shinohara Mirai's family company. The last time she was a key guest, there were no substantial project negotiations, just a visit from a partner. But this time, the Japanese side invited the Paradise Group to visit.

Upon learning this reason, Li Yan was amused and yet helpless. This managerial position indeed seemed to be undeserved; did others think he gained it through his wife's influence? Hai Fu might believe it was due to Shinohara Mirai's recommendation or pointed invitation attracting the CEO's attention. While the people in the company might think he was involved with Hai Fu romantically?

Darn, no matter which angle, it's all related to women. Does that mean I have a tendency to be a kept man?

...

After thinking for a while, Li Yan invited himself to the CEO's office.

"Mr. Zhang is busy; file a report if you have issues, and it will be submitted. Mr. Zhang will address it when there's time," a female staff member coldly rejected Li Yan, preventing him from seeing Yurong.

To the lower-level staff, a manager is considered a mid-level manager. But to those around the CEO, even a department director or branch manager is no big deal.

This is like the emperors' eunuchs in ancient times, isn't it? Though they are insignificant servants, due to their closeness to the emperor, they can disregard the court officials.

Seeing the girl in front of him and imagining her as an eunuch made Li Yan chuckle. They wouldn't dare offend the senior management; perhaps such minor intimidation was their way to feel important.

"Lovely lady, do you decide if the CEO is available? Can you take responsibility if something goes wrong? All you need is to inform her; whether she sees me or not is not your concern. Not even Ke Yunyun can decide that..."

Before he finished speaking, footsteps sounded behind him, and Ke Yunyun approached, staring coldly at Li Yan.

"Ke Assistant, he's insisting on meeting the CEO, but..." the female staff member hurriedly reported to Ke Yunyun.

The CEO's office of Yurong's was divided into two parts: inside was her personal office, while outside, there was a team assisting her. This included different roles like reception, answering phones, dealing with daily affairs; a dedicated secretary, driver Xiaoyan, and a special assistant, Ke Yunyun, who attended various events together. Among them, Ke Yunyun had the most authority.

"Li Yan? What earth-shattering matter couldn't I decide that you must see the CEO?" she asked coldly.

Li Yan beckoned to her with his finger, signaling her to come closer.

When Ke Yunyun followed outside, she would shake hands with clients on behalf of Yurong, making up the warm side, but in the company, she often liked to learn and imitate Yurong's aloof, icy demeanor. At this moment, she was very reluctant to get close, but seeing Li Yan's manner, he probably had a secret he couldn't speak loudly, so she only slightly leaned in to listen.

Li Yan leaned close to her ear and chuckled softly, "Assistant Ke, it seems like last time I came here, the president personally met me and promoted me to supervisor, wasn't that not your decision?"

"You—!" Ke Yunyun couldn't help but get angry, this was simply being spoiled and arrogant! Just been promoted to a supervisor, and now he's acting high and mighty in front of me!

However, being by Zhang Yurong's side, she also learned a lot, and without certain capabilities, how could she earn Zhang Yurong's esteem? In an instant, she regained her coolness, suppressed her anger, and then dialed the internal line to report to Zhang Yurong.

"Miss Zhang, the planning department's newly appointed supervisor Li Yan says he has something to discuss with you, and he barged right in."

While talking on the phone, her gaze was fixed on Li Yan, ready to mock and strike him down once the president refused.

Actually, 'newly appointed supervisor' was already a face-to-face sarcasm, and 'barged in' was intentionally misleading. However, Li Yan was not at all angered by this, instead, he mischievously winked at her, making Ke Yunyun even more annoyed.

"Li Yan? Let him in then!" Zhang Yurong seemed to have anticipated Li Yan's return, agreeing without hesitation.

This left Ke Yunyun, who was holding the phone, stunned. Was the president particularly idle today? Even if a branch manager comes to report work, they have to wait in the lounge; how was it so easy for him to get a meeting?

"Hmph! You're lucky!" Ke Yunyun snorted coldly at Li Yan.

"What did you say?" Unexpectedly, she forgot to hang up the phone, and Zhang Yurong inside hadn't disconnected either, thinking it was said to her.

Ke Yunyun was startled, hurriedly explaining, "Ms. Zhang, it's nothing, I wasn't talking to you, please wait a moment, I'll bring Li Yan in right away."

After explaining and hanging up the phone, she furiously glared at Li Yan. If it weren't for him, how would she make such a low-level mistake?

Bringing him into the president's office, Zhang Yurong was busy with the computer, not looking at them, she casually instructed, "Sit for a while, Yunyun, get him a cup of green tea!"

Ke Yunyun almost doubted her ears; was there something wrong? How could she be asked to make tea for Li Yan? Even VPs coming here do not enjoy such a courtesy!

Though shocked, unwilling, she still obediently went to make the tea. Having been by Zhang Yurong's side, she knew a little about why Li Yan's public promotion reason, inadvertently guessing maliciously.

When Ke Yunyun brought the tea over, Li Yan accepted it unceremoniously, then waved her off, indicating she could leave, which made her very frustrated.

After she went out, Zhang Yurong's busyness came to a halt, and she looked up at him, "I knew you would come. Why? Isn't this what you wanted? Still, want to make a fuss?"

"Uh…" Li Yan didn't expect her to be so direct and had to respond, "As a subordinate, of course, I'll comply with the company's arrangement. But I'm not someone who messes around, I have a wife already, what would my wife think if she found out?"

Hearing his deliberate words, Zhang Yurong snorted softly, "Humph! Didn't know who was reluctant last time? Shinohara Mirai was quite satisfied with your company, seems like she still misses you. Don't you want to rekindle the old ties?"

Detecting a hint of jealousy in her words made Li Yan quite pleased, thinking about explaining would only make her suspicious, he opted for exaggeration. "I'm just doing it for the company, it's just...sigh! I can't help being handsome, always being remembered by beautiful women; when I go out, I don't even dare to wear long sleeves, otherwise, the sleeves will be torn off by beauties. Isn't it precisely for this reason that the president has me on the field? Seems like the company can only have me for the job!"

Listening to his bragging, Zhang Yurong rolled her eyes at him and said seriously, "You don't need to think too much, strive to negotiate a few projects, this is your rare opportunity to make accomplishments."

Li Yan also became serious: "If you want me to host people, maybe I can do it, but to discuss major cooperation projects..."

Zhang Yurong suddenly smiled mysteriously: "Remember what I said last time? Even if not in the same department, I will still give you and Wen Qianyi opportunities to collaborate."

"You mean...?"

Zhang Yurong nodded.

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